Bb7(#11) Guitar Chord - Guitar Chords Chart

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb 7(#11) chord, a fascinating chord that belongs to the Dominant Chords family. This chord is composed of the notes Bb, D, F, Ab, and E, and is built through a specific series of music intervals: the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, Minor Seventh, and Augmented Fourth, also known as #11.

Understanding the theory behind this chord can be a bit complex, especially if you're not familiar with chord construction and the concept of intervals. If you need a refresher, we recommend checking out our tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals and our tutorial about fretboard intervals. These resources will help you understand how the Bb 7(#11) chord is constructed and why it has its unique sound.

The Bb 7(#11) chord is not a beginner's chord and requires a certain level of skill and understanding to play correctly. If you're just starting out, you might find our full tutorial about guitar chords of all types helpful. But if you're ready to dive into more complex chords, our tutorial about intermediate guitar chords is a great place to start.

This chord, like all dominant chords, has a specific function in music theory and is often used in various genres, including jazz. If you're interested in learning more about how to use this chord in context, our tutorial about jazz chord progression will be particularly useful.

In the following sections, we will delve deeper into the Bb 7(#11) chord, providing you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the chord. We'll also discuss how to denote this chord depending on the intervals that compose it, which you can learn more about in our tutorial on chord notation.

Let's get started and explore the rich and complex world of the Bb 7(#11) chord!